The <emph>Array</emph> option is identical to the <switchinline select="sys"><caseinline select="MAC"><emph>Command</emph></caseinline><defaultinline><emph>Ctrl</emph></defaultinline></switchinline><emph>+Shift+Enter</emph> command, which is used to enter and confirm formulas in the sheet. The formula is inserted as a matrix formula indicated by two braces: <emph>{ }</emph>.
When you double-click a function, the argument input field(s) appear on the right side of the dialog. To select a cell reference as an argument, click directly into the cell, or drag across the required range on the sheet while holding down the mouse button. You can also enter numerical and other values or references directly into the corresponding fields in the dialog. When using <link href="text/scalc/01/04060102.xhp" name="date entries"><emph>date entries</emph></link>, make sure you use the correct format. Click <emph>OK</emph> to insert the result into the spreadsheet.
As soon you enter arguments in the function, the result is calculated. This preview informs you if the calculation can be carried out with the arguments given. If the arguments result in an error, the corresponding <link href="text/scalc/05/02140000.xhp" name="error code"><emph>error code</emph></link> is displayed.
<ahelp hid=".">Allows you to access a subordinate level of the <emph>Function Wizard</emph> in order to nest another function within the function, instead of a value or reference.</ahelp>
The number of visible text fields depends on the function. Enter arguments either directly into the argument fields or by clicking a cell in the table.
<ahelp hid="formula/ui/formuladialog/ed_formula">Displays the created formula. Type your entries directly, or create the formula using the wizard.</ahelp>